Medical review policy
Who checks our health content, which pieces need a check before they are published, and how we show it.
What gets reviewed
Every research summary is checked by a medical reviewer before it is published. Any article that makes a health claim, about hair loss, hair growth, scalp conditions or when to see a doctor, also needs a review before it is published. Practical pieces with no health claims may be reviewed too.
Who reviews
Reviewers are named on the article with their credentials. A reviewer never reviews their own writing. The name shown is the person who reviewed the text as it is now.
Reviews are dated and kept current
A review only counts while it is newer than the last change to the article. If we edit the body after a review, the article needs a fresh review before it is shown as reviewed. In the meantime the article stays up, but it is not marked as reviewed and the review date is hidden.
What a review does not mean
A review checks that the health content is accurate and supported by the sources listed. It does not mean a product is endorsed, and it is not medical advice for you. Our medical disclaimer still applies to every article.
Corrections
If a reviewed article turns out to be wrong, we correct it, show the update date, and review it again. Tell us if you spot a problem through our contact page.